I collect deposits from customers before starting work often. I like to invoice them for this because it clearly states how much they need to pay, where to remit payment, what it's for, plus having documentation on both ends provides a level of security. I can definitively invoice them, then create the final invoice with the amount subtracted, but what I don't like about this method is that it won't show the total amount of services provided on one single invoice. What would be an effective way around this? One thing to keep in mind is at times the final invoice total can be more or less than the estimate due to change orders.
